Retrieval systems for all needs:
SODAcompact or SODAmodular.

SODA

Remote Meter Reading

SODAcompact or SODAmodular - release systems for any needs

The SODA retrieval system forms the basis for the remote meter reading systems BelVis-ZFA and WISKI-SODA. SODA consists of the retrieval system’s software plus the adjusted hardware in the SODAcompact and the SODAmodular versions. The two systems are equipped with identical software distinguishing itself by the following features:

Independence

SODA can comply with communication tasks independently of the WISKI or BelVis Client Application. To this end, SODA disposes of master data and an order management system. In the master data, all the data required for retrieval of the remote meter reading points (FAS) and transmission to the target systems are made available. Via interfaces, either the complete data or only those descriptions required for allocation to the time-series within the target system are taken over from the client system.

Client-capability

SODA is able to independently carry out retrievals for several clients. The necessary master data and orders are managed separately for each client.

Order-based

Retrieval of the remote meter reading system SODA is order-based. In the orders, only those remote meter readings are being brought together which are to be read at the same time. The periodicity may be a multiple of minutes, hours, days, weeks or months.

Several export interfaces

The data retrieved can be exported to the target system in different formats via a multitude of transport paths:

Fomats:
  • DDP-files
  • ZRX-files
Transport paths:
  • WSP
  • local register
  • NFS register
  • FTP

Parallelism

SODA is working at a high degree of parallelism. The data of the remote meter readings can be read simultaneously via up to 64 serial interfaces.

Communication lines

On the central unit side the following data transmission equipment is being supported: On the side of the remote meter readings, the following modems are being supported:

Reports

SODA is keeping detailed minutes on operations associated with the retrieval and processing of data. Information can be visualized order-based for the individual retrieval steps and on the basis of the metering points for the single remote meter reading stations with various filtration possibilities.

SODAcompact - The Hardware Concept

SODAcompact disposes of a definitely defined scope of hardware. The device is housed in a compact casing. The rear is equipped with 4 serial interfaces for the connection of retrieval terminals and an RJ45 socket for the Twisted Pair Ethernet connection. Additional connections are: Power supply, printer’s interface and, for service purposes: Keyboard, mouse and screen.

SODAmodular - the hardware concept

The standard configuration of the SODAmodular system consists of
3 components: The computer unit contains a performant industrial PC including a Optionals:
Fixed-disk, LAN-card and power unit can be given a redundant design, DCF clock

Up to 4 SODAV24s are connectable via an internal Multiport-card. For configuration and management, the SODAmodular does not require any operating elements. Configuration and management are effected via SODAcc or through a remote access via SSH (Secure-shell).

SODAV24 makes 16 serial interfaces available which can be used for connecting modems in SODAmodem or for connection of external modems, Powerline-modems or remote control heads. The SODAV24 is 4-fold cascadable thereby making 64 interfaces available.
The modem rack SODAmodem can take up a maximum of 16 internal modems. Power supply is ensured via a plug-in power unit in the SODA¬modem.

For any further questions
please don't hesitate to contact  Bernard Bramlage